Terror Trails Ultra

Terror Trails Ultra 2026

Date: October 31, 2026

Location: 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw, NC

Registration Link: Register Here

Event Overview

• Year 3 Celebration: This will be year 3 for us celebrating the season in style on the trails of Cane Creek Park.
• Halloween Theme: Falling on Halloween morning, we wanted to make it bigger and better!
• Runner Appreciation: This year Rocktop Racing wants to give back! We want this event to be our runner appreciation race for the year.
• Pricing: $45 GETS YOU ENTRY INTO ANY DISTANCE. No price increases, no last minute changes... Just one easy to afford price for any distance and one memorable event!!!!

Course Information

• 4 Miler: This has a good combination of smooth and fast with some heavy technical areas thrown in to make it interesting. Runners will complete 1, 4ish mile loop and will pass 1 aid station along the way.
• 8 Miler: This route will still contain a good amount of fast and smooth trails while adding in a bit more technical and more vert. Runners will complete 1 lap on an 8ish mile loop and pass 1 aid station along the way.
• 25K: This is the full tour of what Cane Creek has to offer. Runners will complete 1 lap on a 15.5ish mile loop and pass 2 aid stations multiple times. There will be an 8hr cutoff for 25k.
• 50K: All 50k runners will complete 2 laps on the 25k loop. Overall, you will pass 6 aid stations, plus the start/finish area. There is a 10hr cutoff for the 50K. All 50k runners must begin their 2nd lap by 12:30pm to be allowed to continue on.

Awards

• Awards for Top Finishers: Top 3 overall in each distance will receive a special award.

Additional Information

• Participant Perks: All registered participants will receive race entry into any distance, a badass finisher's medal, and cookout lunch. Any shirt orders will need to be purchased ala carte.
• Hydration: All aid stations will be stocked with the essentials: (water, Gatorade, snacks, etc.). We strongly suggest wearing a hydration vest for any runner on the course for 90 minutes or longer.
• Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will be on-site and open at 7am on race day morning.
• Weather Considerations: The Weather can vary dramatically each year from 40's to 80's. Plan accordingly.

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